Archive for the 'Travel' Category

Choices, choices

August 6, 2008

I finally met with my study abroad advisor yesterday, what turned out to be the worst heat wave I’ve ever lived through - no exaggeration, I was sweating like Shaquille O’Neal in the NBA finals in the fourth quarter against Detroit. Although I couldn’t find a program in the Middle East as I hoped, I was [...]

Study Abroad

June 28, 2008

I’m zeroing on my study abroad destination, although I’m still hesitant and feel as if I’m about to tie the knot. I always knew Rio De Jenero wasn’t going to happen, but the thought of it was just too damn dreamy. I can’t believe there is only one program in the entire MIddle East. Imagine [...]

Can You Hear That?

April 23, 2008

One of the perks of being an International Studies major is the ability to study in another country for a semester-long or summer session. Students in this major like this overseas trip because it gives them an opportunity to learn and interact with other people and their culture in their environment while still earning credits [...]